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Rows vs SelfControl

Rows and SelfControl are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeRowsSelfControl
VendorRowsCharlie Stigler
Rating★ 4.4★ 4.6
PricingFreemiumFree
PlatformsWebmacOS
Key featuresAI functions in cells, 50+ live data integrations, Interactive published pagesFree, Cannot undo until done, Mac-only
HeadquartersLisbon, PortugalOpen source
Founded20172009
Open sourceNoYes

Key differences

  • SelfControl has a higher user rating (4.6★ vs 4.4★).
  • Rows is Freemium, while SelfControl is Free.
  • SelfControl is open source (its code is public), while Rows is proprietary.
  • Rows runs on Web; SelfControl runs on macOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rows or SelfControl better?

By user rating, SelfControl scores higher (4.6★ vs 4.4★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Rows or SelfControl?

Rows is Freemium and SelfControl is Free. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Rows and SelfControl open source?

SelfControl is open source, while Rows is proprietary.

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